tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33515944905597494032018-02-14T22:49:20.024+00:00Bill Rigby's BlogKnaresborough's Mayor for One YearBill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-56739564390945642322017-05-13T08:58:00.001+01:002017-05-13T08:58:33.164+01:00One week to go!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Now in the final week of this truly memorable year. The last three months have continued the pleasurable duties expected of the Mayor and Mayoress - representing our unique community in a kaleidoscope of settings (I'm sure to have used that metaphor before!), as little dots in a box in the Royal Hall while the youth orchestras&nbsp; of the Region perform, or attending the opening of a new shop in Castlegate, competing with the bling of the Town Crier.<br /><br />Saturday 26 February Lions, 100 Anniversary dinner at the Harrogate Golf Club.&nbsp; This was the start of a mini-lecture series - in my mind, at least.&nbsp; And we chose this occasion to share a little of the experiences (particularly in E Africa) which have been most influential in our thinking.<br /><br />Number two was on Wednesday I March, the Knaresborough Chamber AGM where I described the government funded project we had conducted into the possible impact of ethical business practices on world poverty. See our <a href="http://www.picturesofsuccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">web site</a><br /><br />Then, as number three in the series, the annual Town Meeting on 6 March offered the chance of a review of the year so far. We were pleased it was well attended, and I rounded up the 'series' with a local dimension. We also gave Henshaws the chance to showcase their work.&nbsp; Not only do we represent Knaresborough to others, but be find ourselves introducing places like Henshaws (for example) to the Town, as local memory needs constantly to be refreshed about the treasures we have within our walls, so to speak.<br /><br />I don't think anyone other than Shan and me attended all three events, so, if there was a thread, no-one would have followed it! However, it gave us a chance to hang the whole thing together with some coherence.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-63587744658481437532017-05-02T07:23:00.001+01:002017-05-02T07:38:25.094+01:00Setting the course <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">On 19 Jan I attended a meeting at Cedar Court Hotel in Harrogate which set the focus of the Mayor's activities for the next three months - and prevented our having enough time hardly to eat!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sGiNFEjqLxI/WQggHwFh7II/AAAAAAAAD6I/Ysz8IRbmKgUZPPCcdffzuiDyUzJ4XHO1ACLcB/s1600/tdy%2Btake%2B4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sGiNFEjqLxI/WQggHwFh7II/AAAAAAAAD6I/Ysz8IRbmKgUZPPCcdffzuiDyUzJ4XHO1ACLcB/s400/tdy%2Btake%2B4.png" width="282" /></a></div>The meeting was to announce the impending "Le Tour de Yorkshire", a three day cycle race, with Knaresborough being on the route during the second day, 29 April.&nbsp; Foolish Mr Mayor made a commitment at the Cedar Court meeting to organise arrangements in support for the Saturday. The poster (above) was&nbsp; ready just on week later! (Congratulations, Simon) And this was instrumental in engendering a mood of eager anticipation.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-77175912839855320192017-01-22T22:57:00.000+00:002017-01-22T22:57:17.250+00:00Competition time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img class="SzDcob" height="149" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R97ZBBji2q6uKW3hXX2Wtlu4j5Owc05RjSgt7WFJVDdxvBjFh8qKC7jJ2tGSMZ_CMo9c8maRHYPpHkHUhvp_pbmawVYJrsGewClKhiD8awT51nKJpBLlwPKfIx2SkkNpm5-uaFeBSJDiXCLE-jKvhqBecwZmDdWdX-LxDlCTf8arGdGTn17BS7JSrosFO6hXaBmOcuKt8A0Y-Ss2gU-2bP6Gkd6N2iUNGafBRgot4BPuSMSamQMgRPFDqDdeDwNdR8WPwmLE05XowXDLpDNu0Bt1KXX-lvN0L_jIeGOoX2QvCc3DFvhChhxDEpRsmphjoW4RVX9bbNa2XfpB48RQZQ0HMd9R7UXMgmJM0quVsx5IrXHpv4k3lLDihocnkUtLyBU5i9xBZ9wrgnkyQUSbxWosbjV9frVvjTtFuFXX3CB-YUp9qlsqCl7LSb0hqBW9ACrndW7ZPuv0MJZoHLdYGf9iOAy0VM6i07JvDl00gwa0Jvu8vgehy-Bw9fFzWvp944vr-6kF07PAhBez3ecAcPDy1ZrXQtiTpzlPGsDPL7i1V-FQEvoRLtyKTSIYYBQoAIGh1_jmsA-UERRZP0oSQHrIcvVgDeLAruvnjKYnIIdafvXafpFt=w1074-h805-no" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="200" />People who received a Christmas Card from the Mayor were asked if they could identify where this tree is.&nbsp; A generous prize was offered.&nbsp; As yet there are no takers.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-70662910079872109422017-01-22T22:48:00.002+00:002017-01-22T22:53:30.637+00:00Festive Period - and into the New Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for samuel pepys" class="rg_ic rg_i" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0SmQWRmAiJtZldLrR11a1oVrBJV8OKrS1DXWs8XKKZEIJFkTrQQ" data-sz="f" name="WYH4QY3g6FnFeM:" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0SmQWRmAiJtZldLrR11a1oVrBJV8OKrS1DXWs8XKKZEIJFkTrQQ" style="height: 205px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; width: 133px;" /></div><br />It's high time I recorded this period, otherwise we'll forget how busy it was!&nbsp; Samuel Pepys managed to write a regular diary, after a day administering the Royal Navy and evenings getting up to all sorts of adventures.<br />Clearly there are lots of ways where I fail to emulate the famous diarist!<br /><br />Where were we? The day after the Quiz Night We were at the Forest School - a very special place - and had a really jolly time.&nbsp; The next day, the Knaresborough Community Centre pushed the boat out, and we had a great lunch, plus Bingo.<br /><br />The week concluded with a concert at HIC - in its big auditorium, with choirs from all the primary schools in Knaresborough, and our Harrogate neighbours.&nbsp; We have run out of superlatives.&nbsp; A very memorable occasion. </div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-29690498139143124342016-12-15T08:09:00.005+00:002016-12-15T08:09:49.420+00:00The Mayor's Quiz Night Fundraiser - 12 December<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_YbqsQVzc9s/WFJK6poHPdI/AAAAAAAADA8/UocJRX2yp_A-b3gzDA4-2JmelVqkZgb-gCLcB/s1600/mayors%2Bquiz%2Bnight.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_YbqsQVzc9s/WFJK6poHPdI/AAAAAAAADA8/UocJRX2yp_A-b3gzDA4-2JmelVqkZgb-gCLcB/s320/mayors%2Bquiz%2Bnight.jpeg" width="226" /></a></div>This event's preparation has been a bit of a preoccupation in our spare moments during recent weeks.&nbsp; Will anyone come? Will we make any money? Will people enjoy themselves?<br />Now it's over, we can say 'yes' on all counts.<br />Over 90 people came, with the Chair of N Yorkshire Council, The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Harrogate and the Mayor of Ripon,&nbsp; all in attendance with their partners.<br />We made a net figure for the charities of at least £1240<br />The contest was hard fought, with the 'chain gang' graciously winning the booby prize.&nbsp;<br />Many, many thanks to those who contributed to the fun!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nZ2r65vBBMo/WFJPQr2W80I/AAAAAAAADBI/_Z_lEIozFJIN80RBa7hxmA88F2GW5NwigCLcB/s1600/IMG_3569.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nZ2r65vBBMo/WFJPQr2W80I/AAAAAAAADBI/_Z_lEIozFJIN80RBa7hxmA88F2GW5NwigCLcB/s320/IMG_3569.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K0cG3iP90aI/WFJPVxix0RI/AAAAAAAADBM/jZsIxrrgkwA9HNusppjexw8abgk_va8ogCLcB/s1600/IMG_3568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K0cG3iP90aI/WFJPVxix0RI/AAAAAAAADBM/jZsIxrrgkwA9HNusppjexw8abgk_va8ogCLcB/s320/IMG_3568.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-59330027267023964742016-12-15T07:46:00.002+00:002016-12-15T07:46:38.271+00:00A week of seasonal activity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">There as been quite a lot going on in recent days.&nbsp; Here are the diary entries:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Saturday 3 December:&nbsp; Manor House Care Home open day </li><li>Phantom of the Opera, Rotary Fundraiser at&nbsp; Queen Ethelburga's </li><li>Tuesday 6 December:&nbsp; Advent Service with the Guides</li><li>Wednesday 7 December: Shanties, Songs and Teas at the Friendship and Leisure Club</li><li>Thursday 8 December: Advent service, Henshaw's Style</li><li>Saturday 9 December 8 am Packing and distributing gifts with Knaresborough Lions and Rotary</li><li>Knaresborough Choral Society Concert</li><li>Sunday 11 December: Studio 3 Dancers - Christmas Lunch and performance</li></ul></div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-29998782028130246682016-12-15T07:23:00.002+00:002016-12-15T07:28:46.564+00:00Christmas Tree Festival - Sustainabilly-tree!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img class="SzDcob" height="239" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NA4oZEHAdKxFRlJPwpjuV_VVzFuT0ZTUY2tze0Nvo2JICcgNSqhDZCo5Ku7a8aPr_YgZJH5hmzZcY9U_QXwggbgTyusLXQvAzsH1ZN5UZjdHcq1jddDthD03pdWrSO1JQyfa_mzlOn43vKElMJ0GhEFdO0GGVthzdAwnb8sv_UnF7O7GBPp0NGhyM0w0zpzbfsSMtJdshfewSMIiYsOo6F57OFxwgKGLIg1i1GaszK6j9XZgaz3xflwaE-abUarsJWf086Sc_FdAmeArCJ5Ip5TY3ANqAlDP9dY_yHxHmCmFXUjdtup8_BOXoeviYT5Y-1X1FCy61fFkpWQnIAWZ244MUAS3SA94hd8-Q6Co66pSnuyleW81TG_4v53TKOAxcL6IVCLHrCHxLKhAVPLjLkmLA14dpy2yrGOpjxoiFx9FP9o-lVeE0hiXd88addV7TwHhsQSoXzQ34MHSkARj0fTa_q7I_benCJihtqtdOyXNBqyd0CL0iRNFh4g1jLHRuhc9-hSy9oVbIVy8XEO32mxbhnIn0ZOI-tCt8znHVSQlMcHt1A86akfvAGQm63SAGZPQft2Tc0H3Sn-V5hAh5POYSWYeWvf_xyeCqOXgLRwpwxIoa_pD=w1074-h805-no" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="320" />St John's Church has hosted the Christmas Tree Festival for three years now. It was suggested that the Mayor put in a tree this year.&nbsp; Not wanting to flinch at the challenge, we prepared a version of the sort of 'tree' we normally have.&nbsp; A bit bigger than our usual effort<br />&nbsp;<img class="SzDcob" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sHkwnFFFi4qT5fEb26i4ie_Ljxs66B-3rjS9plZ89C_Y_dC4hmNBI0vH8BNreWuSgFN596STgdUyLDm5INfmSxCe6JLHlsX9aIS1sC0S4V-jmC5iLkxrS_jPVrXLkU7DyJWHn7qesPzuyYsmlJ3jNw4oEB4VbzJHKfijwzyOITWby1Eg9NG5Oa6yhApPFfsIMfq_c_69vrUyWYFkGULx6fHgduZxL3_q_iPl6-hbXUuv9Q4Ark40NM5SCqEN5dmRmalHloJFvn661NOuaXYCleEEmhv1fDcj68ME5caXHy5HLxEtl2cywijUA5CtREPDNg09PRczEP8SUPAclqONTULCTy3thFUWEvOZERNumcKj3kb5ycNu4Qdj8YipoShzTSK_qfHgO0M1CuEXOhpZLNtpt_z3XfIeCYmfemdEy7Vbom7qQ2UMZ7R7HZsWZYzwyRdPoG5mLsNpa-RxB6YhIxZiwBAk2aJKIOmNLjTfKvyP_QnThhaDWA0m9hQKcEN5L-38X5cpFU7RCSWXj_AZQpW0fSGFYxCR-TqUsNlK08tBKDn-yGDCVoU_W9Cxme0JTl_2naO3bypjPV74VVtSvNZcFSaQiGv-q7IeJqAZdnzsYJggizQE=w604-h805-no" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="300" />Each tree was given a name - in our case, we chose Sustaina-Billy-tree. Well, we thought it was funny!<br />The 'tree' was a pruning Shan found on a skip; all the decorations were home made or re-cycled in some way, and the gifts at the bottom, either Fair Trade or charity shop purchases</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-54952698762943365112016-12-15T07:04:00.002+00:002016-12-15T07:08:10.509+00:00Ripon follow suit<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img class="SzDcob" height="239" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QCmY_fS3vJsUdvlozFFfgosqTfBkILL6xmscXxJwTFs20JdDsShIEdHgqBizNXtzxSvcH1IjiR0xGmUvxCEIVoAI0uyUf9nQKFYkTIkCIqr_z1jbTaAY3PhCELtJNciD9tmWDBOaKOAjMxxQ5XWcGqB75Bpbu-yFJNnpEZHjz-hcleCjw4gg137Sp7BxnvKyGVQD0g9xssHfgdsPc01LEiyQ9xi7qkaXZ0W3_vU0GfftyNDGOdx3Qb73zTMuJc0vyWg5lltmpTRSv8To6zmBVqu35RTMnZy3YTPiJbUetI85tuDwevR_twxmUWM9x5wAzfkY9Te24zBQkPm7KEyy-j4-KX3uEe8JyOkyEK97J-rU5f0uNMpmVyAomkrwyzXODHMog8Htxn8bJr1221sh8ggt_60UbfRAZ8BphFpJ7fwyXf3gYnsFP3-8kVXwBmhnZkn0Hn4LgYbQgRIBAdkjuDt32OljL4aD2cDzbgVTKGuzweESxsVAdIdFG84sgq8tpNvoY92HLKwru8u60hzNxX5cz1DHkeiiM8UTlO2LwiZINjBK2yxF_USnTvMtN8Gyiqfog2o0dz8nu2XlUFcNJ9P4aYJEkHm6hHV90yoJxQuMsWmlsIpH=w1074-h805-no" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="320" />Bright Friday 25 November in Knaresborough was followed by the Ripon Lights switch on the next day.&nbsp; A different style of occasion, marked by the celebrity appearance of Jack Laugher, a local Olympian.&nbsp; Jack generously posed for photos and selfies, and signed autographs to everyone’s delight. <br />Our evening was marked by being driven back to Knaresborough in the brand new TransDev bus, on display at the event and named after Jack<br /><img class="SzDcob" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IhazajdmA9Db6urMMhggniioQZfLXq15JkMJU16f5Gs58EccCdhpVpBrc7KMuw_Wov04ZfirZgF9WSxXGcsgrGA9znu_SxUoYrW-mwkHlCozN0QsfPgcW3IQOlV5ZWyBv5FpaR-n1twENIu0aKx13IVHFzu5RSN-49NjhczTdtpoSL4-ZL8Pwdwkz0797_CNREpKWbMoCsAMofqfEq0S95GEJ5rEQh2YUSiDdRu0U0Toi41kA5uhgH9WQYhx2I5Imvtcnts_12WlrGmBDs3wZZtmKYavGxSE63iNS3kESwytYSqHc2XQchUdZATzA4ufw7mXlSzOyuRpGR8-ZxSyZLzppIJZPGsF2R_AMGr1UY9vBKJNZRlkQ8je5BRazwsAjk04ZjsR-j5bKhoJqriESsS1csrTn5QhnDiXXXwmdiCZnrrOfuoBDgFUs2VlxJXeP3BM4tP24lLZuQs3VihVVjr-8XtCweC3hJKl82tnCvSnWf1yVGLuqavQZ8eIkhGbmkxKkFgPEG5DzZ9p1V_JOAGXe_qnTJVK-rpyRn3pAdSqT6L83IBBxVghqeDTBw6aOOZphxYSoGPDu1R5kLOu0sOeNv3_sI2SXc3Rx4ksWpmYO-MohuIh=w604-h805-no" width="240" /> </div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-43548707623616918122016-12-15T06:47:00.001+00:002016-12-15T06:50:48.686+00:00Bright Friday! Lights Switch On<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Bright Friday, a gesture to combat the gloomy values in the idea of Black Friday, was Knaresborough's way of framing the beginning of the Festive Season<br /><img alt="Image may contain: text" class="spotlight" height="320" src="https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15220132_10154799504302425_2021252137444531262_n.jpg?oh=a98c9cb843d2d89a12610e9278e318b4&amp;oe=58B2663F" width="229" />Children, each carrying a candle, processed from the Castle grounds to the Market Square, and led the count down to the big switch on.&nbsp; The careful planning by Hannah Gostlow's team was rewarded by the excitement of the packed Market Square, and the whole proceedings working without a hitch!</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-66541536552325536622016-12-15T06:27:00.000+00:002016-12-15T06:27:05.282+00:0020 November - Leeds Minster Oak Leaf Service<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This day was a global day of recognition for the victims and families affected by road traffic accidents.&nbsp; The ceremony in Leeds was one of many throughout the Region, bringing together victims and their families in a common expression of grief and concern.&nbsp; A very moving occasion.<br /><br /><img align="left" alt="" height="108" hspace="5" src="http://www.roadsafetygb.org.uk/misc/fckeditorFiles/image/GENERAL/WDR-banner-main.gif" vspace="5" width="240" /></div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-54253524632484713562016-12-15T06:17:00.002+00:002016-12-15T06:17:30.412+00:00Memorial Service for George Moore - 18 November<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A great character and generous benefactor was commemorated at a dignified and moving occasion.&nbsp; Although living away, in the Isle of Man, George had maintained strong links in the Town, both personal and through the Foundation.&nbsp; Generous tribute was paid to this larger than life figure.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-83779415153083569592016-12-15T06:11:00.002+00:002016-12-15T06:11:32.997+00:0016 November - Local Action<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">An evening meeting at the Mitre Inn, called by residents and traders on Waterside, expressing concern about the Town's 'direction' (my word).&nbsp; A very helpful discussion, which demonstrated that not only were people concerned, but that also work was going forward - in the Neighbourhood Development Plan, for instance - aimed to sort out issues.&nbsp; Memo to the Mayor: keep plugging away at improving communication between the Town Council and the community.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-68701022242055564192016-12-02T06:51:00.000+00:002016-12-02T06:51:25.162+00:0015 November - Thanksgiving at Menwith <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Generous hospitality at our local branch of the NSA. Still a bit subdued, absorbing the implications of the recent presidential election.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-12108244599285941892016-12-02T06:44:00.004+00:002016-12-02T06:44:50.990+00:00Week of Remembrance<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img class="SzDcob" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/04JETAzThy_MT9ED2cIOLAN_nZIsWLDUW7Ut8esQE8VC9UeG57Pl7DYO5yoREw7KTGIJC8oiCmPEJzskUCtlMOxbyoolpCt4GmvPPtqCaxOmQaOR0DZNT8VEAcJ96MPpxJPeaee7VKWahSHBpskq3Obz0yAQECVkSo3bXSYMbsiGKMOYw8q17yJQjLze2TxCeV9yIPr6xCPdfavGCnHM0ZIaw6YY_1ZndizQTEesX6BZf7Zycrdk0CJD69qSjT9_pC4RwfmppXcgj7NcAcfOdSToMgv4akjva_RhSp_u76vnpQG2e5YCaahYqRsiVmVqPwntZIK6RYtI6WDBwDj0O7PcM0wGaZOOz7jKvIiojULx-b8ttC7aukJGrCiGYP4JRGuPBEW58rWGUaSzGdHWTk8MnBJCPjbA4mcMRSiDTlXdkfDBEzpz3_UdIVkwaCctmnuAkpiyibsI_xkhIJWd_TYF4EAaa_-Uivstlu-nKmEYZS9WbXHX5HCUyqWCCR0telfaV2gj9DeXR7JksP_5PdpYeH2c21VxgSlTsJUHfJrcNffJstipXnl6dFOa4fvW7BmT3JCELdK2sxBYVlM9iXI2GZhNHzcZmTbaqiIaM3LfCoVf=w1036-h777-no" width="320" />This rather self satisfied image does not do justice to the experience of the days of the time of remembrance. <br />11.am, Friday 11 November: a well attended ceremony at the war memorial in the Castle grounds<br />9.30 am, Sunday 13 November,&nbsp; at St John's Church, formal procession to the war memorial, including the Deputy Lord Lieutenant and the MP.<br /><br /></div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-91158573411411197922016-12-02T06:29:00.003+00:002016-12-02T06:29:39.758+00:00Knaresborough Horticultural Society - Prizegiving<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img class="SzDcob" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kcbmmVOmbP9LDl8sObvnX-2N9VdauANoGQ4Jg2CGyJrq0MgKs0uY1E0Rsq4WL3l3IJWvCP0NrJNuQMhyBw9nqCka4rPEB2Q-YG_9U5Sk6878dgR0rhmANS3He4J8OeHmnnh-hIuHvRGxighXvteBu1i8iR30cZWN6YkfbCd3p98eHcDN91Wv5dBArJ2osQMj96ycgQrWjUivLPW0xnQWHZQdp5mnH_9V9RwqfhSIBtskg8izwkXFiQEgBiLqxvU2QNseZNw6jmw7rwuFra6bfzMN-cKwu4kpg-IomdoYCBx3Il8bZCIuLAppPfMiVzGo6s6Au1UgVb-c1pYB5fkRhEyrEHFJl80gJK_UCME-aymynbbpl5pHem7MKDbduYwQG4s2UZhOHznngY4WsEr0vqsNzLjwk6vCpEtlDTcul2RNcN7FE_j4kxzV-MGe2aADM_5j2NAFIaWdCePj5onlUYgdDiK_KbIxRk7zZkDxffgrL464qlAiMz9l1KqPiVAnoxJfJ8A7djd2OF0knbtG9qDPBkU8PrsUH7Qqs3CwCqH4dTqhZeSmhkDKmoxAgOZ2PzgeekGNOVnQGW7NTo4oS7Y6QdqyUBvAgN_WH7Qd8-BK9dML=w583-h777-no" width="240" />KHS flower show was the star attraction at the Yorkshire Showground.&nbsp; Mike Prest was our host.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-89386007676180286482016-12-02T06:24:00.000+00:002016-12-02T06:24:06.738+00:00Diary of a week in October<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Friday 14 October: Harrogate College Prizegiving<br />Monday 17 October: Memorial service for Maurice Bardon.&nbsp; His sudden death was a real shock to our community.<br />Town council Meeting<br />Tuesday 18 October: Harrogate and Ripon Council for Voluntary Services AGM<br />Wednesday 19 October:&nbsp; Yorkshire Wildlife Trust AGM, Staveley Nature Reserve<br />Thursday 20 October:&nbsp; Visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Knaresborough, and King James's School<br />Friday 21 October: Rotary Charter Dinner</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-14970187184592383002016-12-02T06:13:00.000+00:002016-12-02T06:13:04.421+00:00!2 October - King James's School 400 celebration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img class="SzDcob" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Vq3uA_Gvp_0oR9Awd2FpmjJKOxfqMSPwouXwRXAymo6Kt-LCsMuF_8imXP5MUxXCkesAJONH8wbFD8ca52YkXgm-UhVUGxBia4JxNGdx7JxYtd9cKIdY5tRI67yB3DDJMd0J5-3Dz_APf76DlPh6DCC4pGAP4bc8vBSYmBBsHdRWA0nmlRCInwud0h0axpbHJbFbhz7j3jkYHYH9cLF6K505dVz5WJbwlf490i3mABUupUqQGDn6AFRUsxZvugot6Mly0tNSSXpfAmtjkfLJCm0rrILx7QExA9IdPEFZ7IDWzKmkFWXm-dZGpFjZrn8-ves08_V6yoQIJf1BVR1RiNnCEI8-lvsdDSBk_Et041SsTob8vx4fzbyRTBESm9g7pPIG4RxdHyNSO0AOg2IWNxmwqQ7dUuTQ6VEJXTxmprm899tCiJ5SOfl6a5ixUjZ7vw3kSkBNgowljsqAZBRC-Vdw2zLsV9aaxbEo5vZfsXao8cGRkNkgWL-jTTH3Gx9WP1XPtKOh1MD6nySnsmJuw_EpcIdbl_ueKWd6Oqb0RxSvXkBMRMkfKH-5GNfKrzQ6IwgsB8lN9r__OO7LrwZ8BTKF7b2dHwLG7rMPEGY3uOV2n6Bt=w1036-h777-no" width="400" />Pupils of King James's School displaying the original charter establishing the school in 1616.&nbsp; Drama students performed an amusing and brilliant review of these last 400 years. </div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-65537478463016367012016-12-02T06:00:00.002+00:002016-12-02T06:00:39.709+00:00Resume normal service - Remember Bebra?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img class="SzDcob" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4c_4iVadMphGjwvNX7AwD2MK6xyHTxyaRS96t0op02B07MhMRo_21KcbeBx3I1x1p0m3yohsWyZr4pTSG9LGwkaK3KyaUbD7VkMtbQl00r-wef_4dcYkoJk-9yPwQ0NyoYySChVgc-FZsqDIeikTvLybl9n0RNg7ZN33wtzgd7sg6eBJvOAkhV2z4B3SUMwpAaIl1JkFMl_Ol1oJ7jcy8883nkvUtG1M3579UmBOprR7HXmeJ5fufRxmyYDzusUst5wrvVqKi0uoGIdxz_mgD3ExZlQOKPpyyPZj36KbngDMrgJ-55Q5vb7JdHjeuhIuYBQan5Jl-ieo6r_wYxmiqQ5Wxx61YV6qC385L4MGJx6crkVixFviDhqPJCxR8k1MweTQPiQHiHH20Nd-qHyC0bt8WqrGRLTslff6vPpwo_lVPRtY6s08FL57wgzOo1Tk2xEyP2ROtIpBK9LCaoOxUeF24wL2brGLaujJMPF94CjzkeedIxe5A6sTnkQRbgaBYNm6M473tyh05uEsN80UsQlCJWOEB2q04Y-U2RDonWWEHmfIw9K7f7s2hweAd0PA1Mrb9nIEEJiVSAvKUB59kXXVfqXi3WNEoVATTV78F-KZjmUD=w583-h777-no" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="240" />This is one of Bebra's links with Knaresborough - a call box being used ias a free book exchange.&nbsp; It is located in Knaresborough Square.<br /><img class="SzDcob" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BFOdy21dt0icll5uciaaCDIDNEbNO9wkx4pIWU2RRTLjgYk-KSe45FTSmvkFW1gD_mOYnqmq5gdTVPOTKYwHs1-3fFGqX0rK827apycA9-msTp9euaitZK-5yKJ7w5QLsIIbv5D6e5WD0WM42rEk3c1u77skhIXyhNyzIQOOtePkiXwHlAfTikw7OdLzu73IzYzigPxGGL5UrjprrAKZUo2elglHcGrS6cSSynMbWmgyUvIBwK9v_ITZe_7y25kyPqgQw9KuSwQWrix6QDB38mGPbmsu-EE-rH2_9LH_dSLcwBw_rzWZ7D73QDYXmtaMgkeVlOqaqOnWxcUQY7FRcA2gIbOdI1pEUVO4fsPfsc8Rev2aoEqjhiGJx2BrCLUQJ2T8JOmKmDh_xxuSeKS_6wV2VB6O-1IMh82sTS_ZxcRFQS7kM03t2AYrHwmENKXduSESHC_xuhBDRaP63s4-KFuXtjUI6uheX_Q_Yo_uNNC0Gm0ZbPH2WO3SI3wm94skMO_WPMMY9KnxcycHGq_BSCtjt2MskHyK9fWonMgqxlDoBH1OW_4KrdzBto1UPzdEXpUuYuTPR3wMxAeBklpqX-yIRWuafzQhF_KsB7oqf-23JYxY=w1036-h777-no" width="320" />some of the Knaresborough contingent at the Kermes celebrations. <br /><img class="SzDcob" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UxhCzRKhAcJISszn8JJ2nW5ewAnik52f8b3CfARm_svOLV69aIuRFEAe_3dP6uvesLA79Md3R-nPQDc3DyiBi8RN4U1SHVHut7MwY1R90NEsUMQi3jlhhzR5bLlvo3Ur8XSlYvwL22IfNvE-iFMpAFmBEMTNca06H7Io6GH1f6RB0eH4VCjFgluuIqiAr40vbPm7Y_6Do2Jk3s42G6NJrogSGDuDensT65K9Jv-JRX-RKF4nTnrlUFvbEiuqFwz9ZISX3ccn5rT7X005zSFB3aq7aBE0KdkrsFW3qpoeTbrGxnZx0ueS0TM2j4Am3a87ka41jaHFHIxzt00qxZfdDGFppaEs97galpJr80NekW-uaGbmg7BZwWM7oN-znmUejq6ICiawTUBtBLxocpsap5QpuqFJTqRADJ1nxlEtEast0LjkDX7jSKlTO-7dApdpF7MxBRPMYUbi9ooDTdZtXhSvb4GSeP_423trkhPcX1lFbr97TjRgNwN9wPAASjMFdoSiGFyx4lLionDUGBE18YKEoi8W8okHhGdY4OXMoWmU7ouTp9D058WNRLOmroV_slVBDLx606oiAEOLZf-xRzEFGhLTMBR3XTIFEuzcRU3CEWGa=w1036-h777-no" width="320" />Saying goodbye to our hosts. We experienced a wonderful kaleidoscope of events, and returned with a resolve to maintain and enhance the link with our friends in Germany. </div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-19566135213668090232016-10-09T22:35:00.000+01:002016-10-09T22:35:26.696+01:00Visit to Bebra - how can I do it justice?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4v3GDOJwNVI/V_qmRXnMI7I/AAAAAAAAClw/jC9XL-Id-84F5mxQJ6sBfuQKG3PJluEDwCKgB/s1600/IMG_20160929_115852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4v3GDOJwNVI/V_qmRXnMI7I/AAAAAAAAClw/jC9XL-Id-84F5mxQJ6sBfuQKG3PJluEDwCKgB/s200/IMG_20160929_115852.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6deft5KC3Nw/V_qmyO_dZFI/AAAAAAAACl0/68WOhgT8IZM4UxJE2M-ZShEvafsFiNxZACKgB/s1600/IMG_20160929_143002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6deft5KC3Nw/V_qmyO_dZFI/AAAAAAAACl0/68WOhgT8IZM4UxJE2M-ZShEvafsFiNxZACKgB/s200/IMG_20160929_143002.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Bebra ("place of the beavers") is in one sense remote - a distant heavily forested place, and a quiet rural community of eleven small settlements, set in fabulous rolling countryside. But, it is just round the corner from Wartburg Castle, where Martin Luther took refuge, following the fallout from his excommunication.&nbsp; Also the scene of more recent events, including the execution by the Gestapo of Adam von Trott for his involvement in the assassination attempt on Hitler in 1944, and the deportation and killing of many Jews from within the community itself, as recorded on a simple plaque in the square by the Town Hall.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9O2zfkVJdEo/V_qpMsW5FdI/AAAAAAAACmE/c29t_W5AkA0q5fmgRyWxp2zemjW3zH2ZwCKgB/s1600/IMG_20161003_135552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9O2zfkVJdEo/V_qpMsW5FdI/AAAAAAAACmE/c29t_W5AkA0q5fmgRyWxp2zemjW3zH2ZwCKgB/s200/IMG_20161003_135552.jpg" width="150" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a8dLbPTFE0g/V_qqsQGfBjI/AAAAAAAACmQ/Hf4TJ1KaOaMVAm_km0Gxrr_RD7aT3PV-gCKgB/s1600/IMG_20161001_125320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a8dLbPTFE0g/V_qqsQGfBjI/AAAAAAAACmQ/Hf4TJ1KaOaMVAm_km0Gxrr_RD7aT3PV-gCKgB/s320/IMG_20161001_125320.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />So the half century of Twinning of the two communities, a post world war II gesture of conciliation, is more than the jollifications of Kermes, the harvest festival which brought us here.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-64256034912746670442016-09-27T20:14:00.000+01:002016-09-27T20:14:00.199+01:0023 September - take 2. Yorkshire Air Ambulance presentation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xHWlTyTf-jE/V-rDvtqYsEI/AAAAAAAACLw/o6pV8LGbWqICk1zQsbQUUlLljIPdx7xmACKgB/s1600/IMG_20160923_112524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xHWlTyTf-jE/V-rDvtqYsEI/AAAAAAAACLw/o6pV8LGbWqICk1zQsbQUUlLljIPdx7xmACKgB/s320/IMG_20160923_112524.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A small ceremony where Yorkshire Air Ambulance received a cheque from Doreen and Amy, proprietors of the Station Cafe. &nbsp; In total, £1600 had been raised from the cafe, and other donations.&nbsp; Two heart warming events in the same morning! <br /><br /></div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-17935103475053927902016-09-27T20:05:00.000+01:002016-09-27T20:05:21.162+01:0023 September: Forest School presentation from the Variety Club of Great Britain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nwQgB3Fqo44/V-rA_PIJsBI/AAAAAAAACLk/-bNhFTx1D1kpns_FADE-DGH-e9azXJTiACKgB/s1600/IMG_20160923_103140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nwQgB3Fqo44/V-rA_PIJsBI/AAAAAAAACLk/-bNhFTx1D1kpns_FADE-DGH-e9azXJTiACKgB/s320/IMG_20160923_103140.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The gift of the new bus was possible because of the generous support of <a href="http://www.coretelecom.co.uk/tag/mahmood-mazhar/" target="_blank">Core Telecom</a>, whose CEO Mahmood Mazhar attended, with his son, who cut the ribbon.&nbsp; <br /><br /></div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-59112543211971459962016-09-27T19:54:00.001+01:002016-09-27T19:54:32.961+01:0018 September: Henshaws celebration and BBQ<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eoNmK9nLVPU/V-q_b--F-RI/AAAAAAAACLU/pSxeKkeJqB4GISNNCyGZz-7-zhB6uFjJwCKgB/s1600/IMG_20160918_143809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eoNmK9nLVPU/V-q_b--F-RI/AAAAAAAACLU/pSxeKkeJqB4GISNNCyGZz-7-zhB6uFjJwCKgB/s320/IMG_20160918_143809.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mPb1Z3MngYY/V-q_b20RazI/AAAAAAAACLU/wfNMAgEQxYY_9MSYmiobtAhxsc-jVEWfgCKgB/s1600/IMG_20160918_143524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mPb1Z3MngYY/V-q_b20RazI/AAAAAAAACLU/wfNMAgEQxYY_9MSYmiobtAhxsc-jVEWfgCKgB/s320/IMG_20160918_143524.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Around 200 artists and supporters gathered on a lovely sunny afternoon to witness the presentations to Henshaws students who had made a big impact on the College community.&nbsp; elegant trophies, designed and made at the Centre were presented by the Chair of the Henshaws Board, assisted (feebly) by the Mayor of Knaresborough.&nbsp; Great fun!&nbsp; And a joy to be there to share the experience.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-33279931307427805642016-09-27T19:46:00.000+01:002016-09-27T19:47:20.178+01:0017 September Knaresborough's Place in the World<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zVoh2FzYhqA/V-q80lrfGxI/AAAAAAAACLE/DsMSs1mqR94SNP5sg0zQIgCSwsBbshdrQCKgB/s1600/IMG_20160917_112943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zVoh2FzYhqA/V-q80lrfGxI/AAAAAAAACLE/DsMSs1mqR94SNP5sg0zQIgCSwsBbshdrQCKgB/s320/IMG_20160917_112943.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bvkz-bP7mSk/V-q80o5PWvI/AAAAAAAACLE/yuDVKQO7XVYoBv-EAv-BujDtVx7900--wCKgB/s1600/IMG_20160917_112920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bvkz-bP7mSk/V-q80o5PWvI/AAAAAAAACLE/yuDVKQO7XVYoBv-EAv-BujDtVx7900--wCKgB/s320/IMG_20160917_112920.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div>'Knaresborough's Place in the World' was an event where all organisations in Knaresborough were invited to share their successes and explore the future.&nbsp; Over ninety people attended to hear the keynote speaker, Professor Andrew Gouldson of Leeds University.&nbsp; He described the challenges to be faced over the next few years, looking realistically at the impact of reductions in government spending, but showed a way forward, using practical examples.</div>Questions and discussion followed, and despite the grim warnings, the feeling after the meeting was positive, and there were many requests for similar events in the future.&nbsp; This event is the equivalent of the traditional civic service, with a Professor of Environmental Policy exhorting the flock.&nbsp; In conclusion, I promised to give a full report of the proceedings to the Town Council and other bodies and incorporate the findings in the Neighbourhood Development Plan, now in its final stages of preparation.</div>The staff and students of King James's School offered warm hospitality and excellent food for the lunch at the conclusion of the event.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-roY0J91VCNo/V-q-C6h83XI/AAAAAAAACLI/8PpkNodWlfgJqWmv7gHuagkynysN1mrqQCLcB/s1600/IMG_3412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-roY0J91VCNo/V-q-C6h83XI/AAAAAAAACLI/8PpkNodWlfgJqWmv7gHuagkynysN1mrqQCLcB/s320/IMG_3412.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wkSfcY-dVi8/V-q-MD48W5I/AAAAAAAACLM/qi9m6swhOJQ3F0VqNGzyo8n3M3QBpxM-ACLcB/s1600/IMG_3413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wkSfcY-dVi8/V-q-MD48W5I/AAAAAAAACLM/qi9m6swhOJQ3F0VqNGzyo8n3M3QBpxM-ACLcB/s320/IMG_3413.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-58071637690346416892016-09-25T06:35:00.003+01:002016-09-25T06:35:56.900+01:00Knaresborough in Bloom Awards - 16 September<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ku8_xWzV6yQ/V-dgzLxCF7I/AAAAAAAACJk/cL1g2Gxt5TAKFZ-UbXn62SSOUYQ8w7BRACLcB/s1600/IMG_3361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ku8_xWzV6yQ/V-dgzLxCF7I/AAAAAAAACJk/cL1g2Gxt5TAKFZ-UbXn62SSOUYQ8w7BRACLcB/s320/IMG_3361.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>A really special event marking the culmination of another successful year for Knaresborough in Bloom (KIB to its friends). Each one of the photos on the display representing the hard work and creativity of Knaresborians.&nbsp; HBC have provided valuable back-up throughout the year.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3351594490559749403.post-947109559613544852016-09-06T15:36:00.001+01:002016-09-06T15:36:24.536+01:00Knaresborough's Place in the World - Preview<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i3XmGB5RjW4/V87TtRJxO7I/AAAAAAAAB-k/WbXm1gP-pXUJvf5VfCVDkfgEkc85K_BbgCLcB/s1600/Knaresborough%2527s%2BPlace%2Bin%2Bthe%2BWorld%2B-%2Bflyerv%2B1.5white-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i3XmGB5RjW4/V87TtRJxO7I/AAAAAAAAB-k/WbXm1gP-pXUJvf5VfCVDkfgEkc85K_BbgCLcB/s400/Knaresborough%2527s%2BPlace%2Bin%2Bthe%2BWorld%2B-%2Bflyerv%2B1.5white-1.jpg" width="282" /></a></div>All our efforts in the next ten days will be in promoting this event -&nbsp; 17 September, Saturday morning, King James's School Main Hall.</div>Bill Rigby http://www.blogger.com/profile/01781170339876337758noreply@blogger.com0